Business Development Manager

GCS Associates; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading window ventilation firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Midlands to build relationships and drive new business. The role involves managing accounts, providing expert advice, and staying updated on industry trends. Candidates should have proven B2B sales experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus bonuses and a company car.

Benefits

Company car

Bonuses (up to 20% of salary)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales and account management within the construction supply chain.
• Strong understanding of the window fabrication industry is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator able to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Deliver expert product advice and tailored solutions.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: The Midlands

Sector: Window ventilation systems

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + company car + bonuses (up to 20% of salary)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long‑term relationships with window fabricators across your territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, expanding our client's presence within the window fabrication industry.
• Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring top‑tier customer service and client satisfaction.
• Deliver expert product advice, technical support, and tailored ventilation solutions to customers.
• Travel within your region for meetings, product presentations, demonstrations, and contract negotiations.
• Organise and deliver product training for customers, including fabricators, installers, and specifiers.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and competitor activity to ensure our client remains at the forefront of the sector.
• Implement strategies that drive increased market share and achieve sales targets.
• Attend trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to represent our client and promote their solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of client meetings, activities, and sales in the internal CRM.
• Provide regular forecasts and performance updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order processing, delivery, and after‑sales service.
• Follow all company policies, including those related to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Carry out any other duties required to support the needs of the department.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in B2B sales and account management, ideally within building products or the construction supply chain.
• Strong understanding of the window fabrication industry is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical audiences alike.
• Commercially astute, target‑driven, and comfortable working autonomously across a field‑based territory.
• Able to deliver product presentations and provide technical advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Organised, professional, and collaborative, with solid reporting and CRM skills.

If you're eager to take on a pivotal regional role with a forward‑thinking business in the window vents market, apply today to find out more.